Sr. Account Manager

Position Summary

We’re seeking a communications and PR professional to create strategic content, secure media coverage, and manage partnerships and sponsorships across our European portfolio. The ideal candidate has a background in communications/PR with a focus on multi-media content creation; events & sponsorship management; and account management. We need a strategic thinker who wants to grow their client relation skills with sharp attention to detail, collaborative energy, and a proactive, curious mindset.

The Sr. Account Manager will drive pitching and placement goals; lead digital and sponsored content campaigns; oversee events and sponsorships; lead client communications; manage trade partners and speakers; and support client reporting. This role works closely with senior leadership to guide projects, manage client relationships, uphold deadlines, and deliver polished client materials. The role requires someone who is outgoing, motivated, and engaged—an active contributor to agency culture through brainstorms, calls, meetings, and events. NYC‑area candidates only.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

· Manage and coordinate Gregory + Vine teams to build effective external communications and marketing plans/tactics to support client business goals.

· Strong content creator able to lead and execute integrated content campaigns with design support, including media pitching, influencer outreach, sponsored content, and owned digital platforms and social media

· Bring new ideas and thought leadership backed by industry and competitor research for current clients and new business development

· Craft, edit, and distribute press releases and pitches to accomplish client KPIs – and report success to key stakeholders

· Lead planning, organization and execution of events and sponsorships, ensuring all activations align with client goals and agency standards.

· Manage relationships with trade partners, speakers, and key stakeholders, coordinating participation, deliverables, and on‑site needs.

· Coordinate successful campaigns with industry partners, ensuring strong representation and engagement across all initiatives.

· Oversee event logistics and timelines, from concepting through post‑event reporting, ensuring seamless execution and on‑time delivery.

· Travel to client and industry events as needed

· Ability to manage junior team, notably account coordinators and freelance support

Skills/Traits

· Excellent writing and communication skills

· Excellent organizational and project management skills

· Proven track record of meeting PR placement and client sponsorship/event goals

· Proactive and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and problem-solving skills

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to deliver relevant presentation topics for agency and client meetings

· Detail-oriented and ready to learn agency process

· Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines under pressure

· High level of integrity and professionalism

Position Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related

· 5+ years agency communications and public relations experience

· Beverage/lifestyle media and partner relationships, a plus

· Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for events

· Interest or experience in cultural aspects, such as language and arts a plus